1. Sport Psychology Interventions, by Shane M. Murphy

This book offers coaches insight in how to enhance athlete-learning and development through sport.

3. The Psychology of Concentration in Sport Performers: A Cognitive Analysis, by Aidan P. Moran

The book focuses on concentration and sport performance and looks at the reasons why athletes often ‘lose’ it at the very time when they need it most.

4. Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Leading Organisation, by John Wooden

John Wooden is a legendary coach who made a significant impression in coaching.

5. Woolmer on Cricket, by Bob Woolmer

Woolmer was a coach who articulates his belief in embracing sports science and technology in the game.

CONNECT

Connect with your club and team. Setup a Facebook page or Whatsapp group if you haven’t already and check in regularly to give each other a boost. You could run a remote training or workout session, and doing a photo competition is another good idea. Try to be creative and stay connected with your team.

RING

Call or Skype another coach you know, perhaps one at your own club or school, and have a conversation about coaching. Ask questions of each other like: Why do you coach? What has coaching taught you? What energises you about coaching? Share some tools or resources. And maybe even discuss what collaboration might look like.

REGISTER

Register for an online course. There are many sites (for example Coursera) offering free and self-paced courses on a huge range of subjects, including coaching-related subjects (e.g. Sport Psychology) for different levels of experience. Here are a few places to start looking:www.coursera.orgwww.futurelearn.comwww.udemy.com

RELAX

Take some time to relax and be inspired by watching a great movie on coaching. Or watch a short, funny coaching video. Laughter, as they say, is the best medicine.